hotmtlnovel Chapter 537 Tao Yao's account has been updated?!
Chapter 537 Tao Yao's account has been updated?!
At Violet's call, a mix of surprise and grievance, the chaotic, almost boiling atmosphere in the side hall was brought to a standstill.
Time seemed to freeze at this moment.
All the girls' movements were frozen in that instant.
Jasmine, who was engaged in a fierce online battle, tightly shut her mouth, forcibly suppressing her overwhelming anger.
Hiyori, who was rummaging through drawers and cabinets, trying to find treasure in the trash can, was frozen in place in an extremely ungraceful posture.
The Black Rose, who was trying to persuade Lily to explore the secrets of the divine kingdom, also stopped her inflammatory words.
Even the little fox, who was comfortably eating its snacks in the arms of the forget-me-not, keenly sensed the change in atmosphere, stopped chewing, and pricked up its fluffy ears.
The entire side hall fell into an eerie, deathly silence, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Dozens of gazes, without prior agreement, all focused on the figure standing at the entrance of the corridor.
Tao Yao stood there, quietly looking at the mess before her.
The overturned sofa cushions, the emptied decorative vases, the scattered pastry crumbs, and... in the center of the hall, a pile of dismembered mechanical doll parts, their bodies mutilated and in a pitiful state.
Her face still held that perfect, gentle expression befitting a deity.
However, the throbbing pain in his temples, which had just eased, is now returning in a more intense way.
She felt her head buzzing.
Looking at those pairs of eyes—some nervous, some guilty, some expectant, and some fervent—Tao Yao let out a helpless sigh in her heart.
She finally spoke, and her ethereal and gentle words, like the sound of a clear spring, echoed clearly in everyone's ears, soothing the last trace of anxiety in the air.
"This is your temporary residence, and I'm glad you like it here."
Her opening remarks left all the girls slightly taken aback, somewhat confused.
"The divine kingdom is vast, and theoretically, there are no strictly forbidden areas."
Tao Yao's words made Black Rose's breathing quicken slightly, and she could hardly contain her academic fervor.
However, Tao Yao's next words were like a bucket of cold water, pouring cold water on all the restless thoughts.
"But I hope you can be quieter."
"Please also cherish every blade of grass, every tree, every brick and tile here."
Her words remained gentle, yet carried an undeniable weight.
"If you accidentally break something..."
She paused, her gentle gaze sweeping across the room, finally landing meaningfully on the pile of mechanical parts on the floor.
"Then the person who broke the item must take responsibility for repairing it intact."
"Do you understand?"
These words, spoken casually, made every girl present feel an invisible pressure.
Just then, a voice filled with resentment broke the silence.
"Sister Qing! I...I want to report this!"
It's Jasmine.
She couldn't hold back any longer and rushed to Tao Yao in three quick steps, her little face filled with grievance and anger.
She stretched out her finger and pointed forcefully at the maid who had remained silent throughout.
"It's her! It's Shiloh!"
"She destroyed all the doll maids here! Every single one! Not a single one was left! They were all reduced to scrap metal!"
Jasmine's voice trembled with emotion, filled with heartache at the desecration of the artwork.
"This is absolutely outrageous! You must discipline her!"
As Jasmine continued her accusations, Tao Yao slowly shifted her gaze to the petite figure being accused.
However, she discovered a strange phenomenon.
Hilo wasn't looking at himself, nor at the furious tattler.
The little maid stood motionless, her body slightly leaning forward, displaying a highly aggressive and guarded posture.
Her entire attention was fixed on the side behind Tao Yao.
There stood the dragon maid who had been standing respectfully there the whole time.
Hilo didn't exude any murderous aura, yet the air around her seemed to freeze and stagnate. It was a pure, undisguised possessiveness, as if she wanted to completely wipe her competitors from the world.
She didn't even consider whether her act of dismantling the doll would anger Tao Yao.
Because in her world, a new, living "maid" has appeared, who seems far more threatening than those mechanical dolls.
This is the only "problem" she needs to deal with right now.
Seeing this scene, Tao Yao felt her headache getting even worse.
This little guy's possessiveness has reached a pathological level.
If it can't even accommodate a mechanical doll, how could it possibly accommodate a living dragon maid?
"Shiloh."
Tao Yao softly called her name.
This call was like a command, instantly severing Hilona's almost tangible hostility.
Her small body trembled violently, as if she had been startled awake from some obsessive dream.
She quickly regained her senses, turned to Tao Yao, lowered her head slightly, and resumed her submissive posture.
"Miss Taoyao..."
Tao Yao ignored her earlier lapse in composure, simply raising her hand and pointing to the pile of messy parts in the center of the hall.
"I have a task for you."
"Repair all these dolls."
"is that OK?"
These words made Shiloh suddenly raise her head.
Ask her to repair those mechanical dolls that she considers "inferior" and "competitors".
How can this be!
She instinctively wanted to resist, her lips parted slightly, and a syllable full of grievance and confusion was already on the tip of her tongue.
"But……"
However, before he could even utter the word "yes," Tao Yao's next words completely shut him down.
Tao Yao's tone remained calm, but the majesty of a deity was clearly revealed in her words.
"If you still consider yourself my maid."
"Then do as I say."
The words fell.
The whole world fell silent in Hero's ears.
Her whole body froze.
Time seemed to stretch out infinitely at this moment.
...My maid.
These four words, like the most sacred proverb at the beginning of creation, carried unparalleled magic, striking her soul deeply and precisely.
An indescribable, overwhelming joy burst forth from the depths of her heart.
Nothing made her happier than receiving Tao Yao's approval.
She admitted it!
She admitted that I was her maid!
At that moment, Shiloh felt like she was melting with happiness. The immense joy made her small body tremble uncontrollably.
but……
Before the wave of joy had subsided, reason quickly followed.
She suddenly remembered the second half of Tao Yao's sentence.
Do as she says...
Go and repair those mechanical dolls...
Hilona's face, which had just been radiant with joy, instantly became conflicted again.
Repairing them means that your "competitors" are back.
Not repairing it would mean disobeying Tao Yao's orders, and might even result in losing the supreme identity certification of "my maid" that I just obtained.
How to do?
An immense sense of happiness and an equally immense sense of turmoil created a fierce internal struggle within her.
However, Tao Yao didn't look at her again, nor did she give her any more time to struggle with her decision.
For this little maid, it's enough to stop there.
She turned around and cast her somewhat helpless gaze toward another corner of the side hall.
……
Hiyori had just emerged from a huge decorative terracotta pot, her face full of disappointment.
Then, upon seeing Tao Yao, they eagerly rushed over as well.
Fei Ying looked at herself, covered in dust and empty-handed, as she emerged from the giant pottery jar, and then at Tao Yao, who was spotless. A hint of guilt flashed across her face at first, but it was quickly replaced by her obsession with finding treasure.
She couldn't wait to move closer, almost pressing herself against Tao Yao.
"Bai Ying! No, Tao Yao! That treasure chest in your room..."
Tao Yao looked at the red-haired little guy who was covered in dust and had cobwebs on his head, yet was still full of enthusiasm. Beneath the majesty of a god, there was a hint of helplessness that was about to burst out.
She raised her hand and gently pressed down on Fei Ying's restless head.
"Hiyori, there's nothing worth translating here."
Tao Yao's words were soft, yet they carried an undeniable certainty.
Then, she shifted her gaze from Hiyori and slowly swept it over all the girls present.
Looking at those faces, some expectant, some nervous, and some still bearing a hint of defiance, Tao Yao sighed inwardly.
"If you're really bored and have nothing to do..."
She paused, giving the little ones ample time to react.
"Could you help me find clues about the end?"
This suggestion surprised most of the girls present.
The end.
That being that brought them immense pressure and almost completely crushed them.
Or perhaps,”
Tao Yao changed the subject, becoming more cheerful, "In the Origin Land, there is an endless sea of flowers, and the flowers and plants there also need to be taken care of."
Her words carried a subtle, guiding quality.
It presents both a grand and dangerous goal and a safe and peaceful option.
Immediately afterwards, Tao Yao began to methodically explain to these energetic little fairies what they could do within the divine kingdom and assigned them their respective "areas of responsibility".
For example, the Black Rose, who is extremely passionate about history, is tasked with organizing the ancient, dusty books in the temple's library, but she is strictly forbidden from touching any of the sealed areas.
For example, let the forget-me-not, which prefers quiet, take care of that flower field that is said to connect the emotions of all fairies.
For example, Jasmine, who is very interested in architecture and construction, could be put in charge of maintaining the daily operation of the temple, on the condition that she can no longer dismantle things at will.
As for Fei Ying, Tao Yao gave her the title of "Divine Kingdom Inspector," allowing her to freely explore areas outside the restricted zones, satisfying her restless adventurous spirit.
Every arrangement was precisely tailored to their individual personalities and needs.
After quite some time, it was finally possible to arrange things clearly for this large group of people. After a brief period of surprise and deliberation, they all received their tasks and dispersed excitedly.
The vast side hall finally regained its proper tranquility.